Redefining Learning in a Blended Classroom
In this workshop we will explore how to redefine learning through the lens of inquiry based learning and the three practices of the epicenter of instruction, using 21st century tools in what is commonly referred to as a blended classroom.
Participants will go through a sample lesson using inquiry-based learning as the process. Web 2.0 tools will be used during the lesson so participants can experience this style of lesson design as well as learn how to use web 2.0 tools embedded in the learning process.
In this workshop we will explore how to redefine learning through the lens of inquiry based learning and the three practices of the epicenter of instruction, using 21st century tools in what is commonly referred to as a blended classroom.
Participants will go through a sample lesson using inquiry-based learning as the process. Web 2.0 tools will be used during the lesson so participants can experience this style of lesson design as well as learn how to use web 2.0 tools embedded in the learning process.
Coding: The 21st Century language for the bilingual classroom
We are rapidly becoming a global community where students are moving into learning cultures of divers languages. The languages of the 21st Century include Java, etc. Skills needed for this global learning community include virtual collaboration, novel and adaptive thinking, social intelligence, the ability to be curious and coding. Employers know these are the skills of successful entrepreneurs, which keep businesses innovating. We will explore how to implement free coding curriculum as a tool for learning these new languages and skills that help shift the mindsets of our learning cultures.
We are rapidly becoming a global community where students are moving into learning cultures of divers languages. The languages of the 21st Century include Java, etc. Skills needed for this global learning community include virtual collaboration, novel and adaptive thinking, social intelligence, the ability to be curious and coding. Employers know these are the skills of successful entrepreneurs, which keep businesses innovating. We will explore how to implement free coding curriculum as a tool for learning these new languages and skills that help shift the mindsets of our learning cultures.
Learning Spaces: Redesigning the 21st Century Classroom
Learning has changed exponentially and with the advancements in technology, our learning cultures have been disrupted significantly. Students have mobile phones, personal devices, internet access is everywhere - how does our learning culture maximize on this disruption? The future is here and redesigning the classroom is essential to support 21st Century learning skills: virtual collaboration, social intelligence, adaptability, perseverance and mobility.
Learning has changed exponentially and with the advancements in technology, our learning cultures have been disrupted significantly. Students have mobile phones, personal devices, internet access is everywhere - how does our learning culture maximize on this disruption? The future is here and redesigning the classroom is essential to support 21st Century learning skills: virtual collaboration, social intelligence, adaptability, perseverance and mobility.
The First 5 Days of School: Not your mama's classroom!
We will explore Alan November’s six questions for transformational learning as a foundation for reimagining the first week of school, that will set the tone of learning for year. We will identify core beliefs that support an innovative classroom and create strategies and routines to support this new learning culture throughout the year.
We will explore Alan November’s six questions for transformational learning as a foundation for reimagining the first week of school, that will set the tone of learning for year. We will identify core beliefs that support an innovative classroom and create strategies and routines to support this new learning culture throughout the year.
If Your Vision of a Student Graduate is Content Based, You've Been Googlefied!
Big questions face education as it becomes necessary to rethink whether a content based high school graduate is any longer the goal. And if we decide to look at skill based learning, should the driving motivation be what is best for the economy? During this workshop we will grapple big questions facing education, including competency based assessments as game changers, identifying our motivation for student success and what it takes to develop an authentic learner. Be ready to re-imagine your school system!
Big questions face education as it becomes necessary to rethink whether a content based high school graduate is any longer the goal. And if we decide to look at skill based learning, should the driving motivation be what is best for the economy? During this workshop we will grapple big questions facing education, including competency based assessments as game changers, identifying our motivation for student success and what it takes to develop an authentic learner. Be ready to re-imagine your school system!